Modern Edge Recruitment
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager – North of England
Logistics and Supply Chain
Salary: £45,000 basic + 10% annual bonus + Company Car
Location: Home-based, covering the South of England
Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for winning new business? We're looking for a Business Development Manager to join our commercial team, responsible for driving new customer acquisition across the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation within the logistics and supply chain sector, where you'll have the autonomy to build your territory while being supported by an experienced UK commercial team.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Identifying and targeting new customers to grow sales and increase market share
- Building and managing a healthy sales pipeline from prospecting through to contract completion
- Developing tailored commercial proposals and presenting solutions to prospective customers
- Negotiating commercial agreements and winning new business
- Maintaining market awareness, including competitor activity and customer trends
- Working closely with Operations, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure smooth customer onboarding
- Managing activity through CRM and reporting tools to accurately forecast performance
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- 3–5 years' experience in business development, sales, or account management
- A proven track record of winning new business
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Experience managing a sales pipeline and achieving ambitious targets
- Excellent relationship-building and presentation skills
- The ability to work independently across a large geographical territory
- Experience within logistics, supply chain, FMCG, or retail would be highly advantageous
Territory
This role covers the North of England, with regular travel across the region. As a field-based position, flexibility to travel and visit customer sites is essential.
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